Vax Everyday 1900 Owner's manual

Brand: Vax

Model: Everyday 1900

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

Vax Everyday 1900 is a lightweight, yet powerful upright vacuum cleaner, featuring cyclonic technology and a large-capacity dirt tank for thorough cleaning of both hard floors and carpets. It comes with a range of accessories, including a TurboTool for tackling stubborn dirt and pet hair, a dusting brush, and a crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas.

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Please read carefully before using this cleaner.

Always fully extend the mains cable before use.

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or future reference.

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instruction manual

Bagless upright

Vax model number:

V-041HS

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V-041

1. Diagram

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parts overview

Fig.1/1

Handle grip

2 Handle

urboTool™

4 Flexible hose

5 Dirt container release button

6 Carry handle

7 Dirt container

HEP

filter

9 Carpet height adjuster

Furnitur

e protect strip

11 Extension tube

12 Crevice tool

(inside extension tube)

13 Hose clip

14 Cord clip

d wrap with quick release

16 Long power cord

Wheels

18 Handle release pedal

19 On/off switch

20 Dusting brush

21 Three (3) screws

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safety information

2. Safety Information

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions

should always be observed, including the following:

1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.

2. Turn off the vacuum cleaner controls before

connecting to or disconnecting from the mains

supply.

3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or

disconnecting the vacuum hose.

4. Close attention is necessary when used by or near

children. Do not allow children to use as a toy.

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

6. Do not use the vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord

or plug. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into

water. Return the vacuum cleaner to a Vax

Authorised Service Agent or suitably qualified person

for examination, repair or adjustment.

Call 0870 6061248 for your nearest service centre.

7. Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord

as a handle, close a door on the cord or pull the cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the

vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away

from heated surfaces.

8. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet

hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use

with any openings blocked and do not restrict air

flow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or

anything that may reduce airflow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the

body away from openings and moving parts.

11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or

any hot, smoking or burning objects.

12. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials

(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc) or use in the

presence of explosive liquids or vapours.

13.

Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material

(chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc).

14. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass,

nails, screws, coins, etc.

15.

Do no

t use without the filt

ers in place.

16. Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.

17. Keep vacuuming area well lit.

18. Store the vacuum cleaner indoors in a c

ool, dry area.

19. Turn off the switch before unplugging.

20. Use only CE-approved 13 amp extension cords. Non-

approved extension cords may overheat. Care should

be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot

be pulled or tripped over.

WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the

vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before

assembling, opening or emptying the dirt container, or

before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.

CAUTION: The vacuum cleaner is a very powerful

unit. Before plugging the cord into the outlet make

sure the switch is in the ‘off’ position. Hold the vacuum

cleaner firmly when starting and in use.

IMPORTANT: If the inlet or hose is blocked, switch

off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blockage(s)

before re-starting the vacuum cleaner.

IMPORTANT: Cleaning filters improves vacuum

performance. Make sure all filters are replaced back

into the vacuum cleaner before using. Vax recommends

cleaning the pre-motor filter every month and the exhaust

filter every 9-12 months.

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only

and not for commercial or industrial use.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FURTHER USE.

Motor Thermostat

IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal

cut-out. If for any reason, the vacuum cleaner should

ver-heat, the thermostat will automatically turn the

unit off. Should this occur, unplug the vacuum cleaner

from the electrical outlet and turn off the switch.

emo

e the dirt c

tainer and empty. Clean the

filters. Allow the cleaner to cool for approximately one

(1) hour. To re-start, plug into an electrical outlet and

switch back on.

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assembly

3. How to Assemble

IMPORTANT: Always remove the power plug from

the wall outlet before assembling or before

removing accessories.

Tool required: Phillips screwdriver

Slide the back panel on to the base (Fig.3/1).

To secure, insert two (2) screws into the front of the back

panel (Fig.3/2).

Place the upper handle on to the top of the cleaner

(Fig.3/3).

Push the handle plug on to the front of the vacuum

cleaner (Fig.3/4).

Insert one (1) screw into the back of the handle and

tighten, making sure that the handle plug is secure

(Fig.3/5).

Clip the TurboTool™ on to the front of the TurboTool™

caddy (Fig.3/6).

Fig.3/1

Fig.3/4

Fig.3/5

Fig.3/6

Fig.3/2

Fig.3/3

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assembly

Wrap the hose around the back of the hose caddy (a). Push

the hose tube down into the right side of the vacuum

cleaner (b). See Fig.3/7.

Slide the dusting brush on to the post on the lower caddy,

with its bristles facing out (a). Slide the extension tube /

crevice tool in to the round slot on the front right side of

the tool caddy (b). See Fig.3/8.

Align the tab on the dirt container lid with the slot on the

dirt container. Push the lid down until it snaps into place

(Fig.3/9).

Set the aligning tab on the bottom of the dirt container (a)

and push until the container clicks into place (b). See

Fig.3/10.

Fig.3/7

Fig.3/8

Fig.3/9

Fig.3/10

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operation

4. How to Operate

Cord Release

Turn the quick cord release for easy cord removal. Insert

the cord into the cord clip (see page 2, item 14). This will

keep the cord out of the way while vacuuming (Fig.4/1).

Carpet Height Adjuster

Turn the carpet height adjuster according to the surface

being cleaned (Fig.4/2).

NOTE: For easier adjustment, place cleaner in upright

position.

CAUTION: The brushbar continues to rotate while

the hose is removed or in use, and at all times while

the v

acuum cleaner is on. K

eep hair

, loose clo

thing, fingers

and all parts o

f the body away from the brush area while

the vacuum cleaner is on. The vacuum cleaner must be in

the upright position to lift the rotating brushbar off the

carpet when using the accessories. Vax recommend that

the carpet height adjuster is at its highest setting.-

On/Off Pedal

Plug the cord into the electrical outlet. Turn the cleaner on

by pressing the foot pedal located on the back left side of

the vacuum cleaner (Fig.4/3).

Handle Release Pedal

To release the handle, push the handle release pedal

located on the lower left side of the cleaner (Fig.4/4).

Floor/Carpet Cleaning

Move the handle and adjust it to the desired position for

(a) storing the upright or (b) operating the vacuum cleaner.

De-press the handle release pedal again (c) to clean under

furniture (Fig.4/5).

Fig.4/2

Fig.4/3

Fig.4/4

Fig.4/5

Fig.4/1

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accessories

5. Accessories

The vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to

raise the brushbar (Fig.5/1).

Remove the hose from the tool caddy (Fig.5/2).

Choose any of the on-board accessories or use the hose

alone. Simply push the attachment firmly on to the end of

the extension tube or hose handle. To remove the tool,

twist and pull apart gently (Fig.5/3).

xtension Tube

If additional length is needed, use the extension tube

and/or crevice tool. Pull the crevice tool out of the

extension tube. Use the extension tube and crevice tool

together or separately (Fig.5/4).

TurboTool™

The TurboTool™ fits on the end of the telescopic tubes or

onto the end of the hose. Perfect for cleaning stairs and

upholstery. The TurboTool™ should be pulled backwards

for optimum cleaning (Fig.5/5).

Crevice Tool

Use the crevice tool for radiators, crevices, corners,

baseboards and between cushions.

Dusting Brush

The dusting brush is used for furniture, venetian blinds,

books, lamps shades and shelves.

Fig.5/3

Fig.5/4

Fig.5/5

Fig.5/1

Fig.5/2

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dirt container & filter removal and replacement

arry Handle

Use the carry handle on the dirt container to move the

vacuum cleaner from room to room (Fig.5/6).

NOTE: Verify that the the dirt container is secured in

place before lifting the cleaner.

6. Dirt Container & Filter:

Removal and Replacement

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving

parts, unplug before servicing.

NOTE: Unplug cleaner before changing filter.

NOTE: For best performance, replace filters annually.

Press the latch above the dirt container and remove the

container from the vacuum cleaner (Fig.6/1).

Remove the dirt container lid (Fig.6/2).

Hold the dirt container and grasp the top of the filter.

Twist and pull the filter up and out (Fig.6/3).

Fig.6/2

Fig.6/3

Fig.6/1

Fig.5/6

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Empty the dirt container completely (Fig.6/4).

Each time the dirt container is emptied, the filter should be

cleaned. Tap the filter firmly against the inside of a rubbish

bin until the dirt stops falling from the filter (Fig.6/5).

Return the filter to the dirt container. Push the filter into

place to prevent dirt leakage. Return the dirt container to

the cleaner (Fig.6/6).

7. Rotating Brushbar:

Removal and Replacement

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving

parts, unplug the cleaner before changing the belt or

the rotating brushbar.

Tool required: Phillips screwdriver

NOTE: Unplug cleaner before changing filter.

NOTE: For best performance, replace filters annually.

Removing the Belt

Lay the cleaner flat and turn it over to expose the nozzle

base. The base should lay flat and face upwards. To

remove the nozzle guard, use a Phillips screwdriver to

remove the three (3) screws. The arrows show the location

of the screws (Fig.7/1).

Pull and lift off the nozzle guard (Fig.7/2).

Lift and remove the brushbar. Dispose of the old belt

(Fig.7

/3).

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rotating brushbar removal and replacement

Fig.6/5

Fig.6/6

Fig.7/1

Fig.7/2

Fig.6/4

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Replacing the Belt or Brushbar

Slide the belt on to the motorshaft (Fig.7/4).

Place the new belt in the area of the brushbar without

bristles (Fig.7/5).

With the new belt in place, pull and slide the brushbar into

the nozzle, making sure that the end caps are in the

correct orientation (Fig.7/6a). Rotate the brushbar

manually to make sure the belt is properly aligned (Fig.7/6).

Re-attach the nozzle guard (Fig.7/7).

Secure by aligning the three (3) tabs in the base slots

(Fig.7/8).

Replace all three (3) screws to secure the nozzle guard.

fer to Fig.7/1 for screw positions.

Fig.7/7

Fig.7

Fig.7/3

Fig.7/6

Fig.7/4

Fig.7

rotating brushbar removal and replacement

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8. Clearing Blockages

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving

parts, unplug the cleaner before servicing.

Unwrap the hose from the caddy. Remove any obstruction

(Fig.8/1).

Remove the dirt container and check the dirt container

inlet located on the cleaner (Fig.8/2).

Remove the nozzle guard by removing the three (3)

screws. Remove any obstructions (Fig.8/3).

Clearing Blockages from the TurboTool™

Rotate the locking ring 180° and turn the TurboTool™ over

(Fig.8/4).

Lift the cover off the TurboTool™ and remove the

blockage (Fig.8/5).

To re-assemble, ensure that the tabs are engaged

(Fig.8/6). Pivot the lower housing closed and rotate the

locking ring 180° to secure.

OCKING RING

180°

Fig.8/4

Fig.8/5

TABS

Fig.8/6

Fig.8/1

Fig.8/2

Fig.8/3

clearing blockages

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8. Troubleshooting

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury,

unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing

maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

PROBLEM: Vacuum cleaner won't run

Cause:

Not properly plugged into wall outlet.

Solution: Plug unit in firmly.

Cause: No electricity in wall outlet.

Solution: Check fuse or circuit breaker.

Cause: On/off switch not turned on.

Solution: Push on/off switch to the ‘on’ position.

Cause: Motor thermostat has tripped.

Solution: Switch off and unplug cleaner. Leave for

1 hour before switching the cleaner back on.

Cause: Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

Solution: Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.

PROBLEM: Cleaner won’t pick up/loss of suction

Cause:

Dirt container full or blocked.

Solution: Empty dirt container.

Cause: Wrong pile height setting.

Solution: Adjust carpet height setting.

Cause: Clogged nozzle.

Solution: Remove obstruction.

Cause: Clogged dirt inlet.

Solution: Remove power head cover and remove

obstruction.

Cause: Clogged hose.

Solution: Remove obstruction.

Cause: Broken belt.

Solution: Replace belt.

Cause: Hose not fully inserted.

Solution: Push hose in securely.

Cause: Dirty filters or debris screen.

Solution: Clean/change filters or debris screen.

PROBLEM: Accessories won’t pick up

Cause:

Accessories not attached correctly.

Solution: Refer to pages 7-8 for fitting information.

PROBLEM: Cleaner picks up moveable rugs or pushes

too hard

Cause:

Wrong carpet height setting.

Solution: Adjust carpet height setting. Refer to page 6.

PROBLEM: Brushbar does not turn

Cause:

Broken belt.

Solution: Replacement belt.

Cause: Belt installed incorrectly.

Solution: Review belt fitting and brushbar cleaning

instructions on pages 9-10.

PROBLEM: Air flow restricted with attachment use

Cause:

Attachment use restricts air flow.

Solution: Check attachment.

Cause: New carpet debris clogging air path.

Solution: Remove obstruction. See page 11.

troubleshooting

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9. UK Service & Help

Vax Care 0870 6061248

Monday-Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

An answerphone is available outside of these hours. Any

queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the Vax

Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate.

Please make a note of the serial number and model

number of the carpet cleaner before calling. There are

over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK. For the

nearest Service Agent, please call the Vax Careline.

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10. Technical Specification

Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz

Wattage: 1900W

Capacity: 3.3L max

Filters: Fibre pre-motor and pleated paper

HEPA filter

Cord length: 9.3m

Weight: 9.0kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the

V-041HS Everyday Turbo is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:

Safety: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

EMC: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

te electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where

facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 OQH, UK

email: info@vax.co.uk - website: www.vax.co.uk

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Brand: Vax

Model: Everyday 1900

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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